Robert F. Kennedy: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	RFK • Robert Francis Kennedy • Bobby Kennedy
Born	November 20, 1925 • Brookline • Massachusetts • (Birthday in 7 days)
Died	June 6, 1968 (aged 42) • Los Angeles • California
Title / Office	United States Senate (1965-1968), United States • attorney general (1961-1964), United States
Political Affiliation	Democratic Party
House / Dynasty	Kennedy family
Notable Family Members	spouse Ethel Kennedy • father Joseph P. Kennedy • mother Rose Kennedy • son Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. • brother Ted Kennedy • brother John F. Kennedy • sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver • sister Rosemary Kennedy
Role In	Freedom Rides • United States presidential election of 1968

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Sirhan said he felt betrayed by Kennedy's support of Israel. Kennedy was shot exactly one year after Israel had begun the 1967 war.
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